Sous Chef

A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine music and culinary arts. We are a unique facilitycombining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts food & wineclasses private events in a variety of configurations and fine dining. Wehave created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies andactive cultural patronsbringing the wine country experience to the middle of alarge city.

Position Summary
TheSous Chef is responsible for supporting the overall management andoversight of culinary daily operations to ultimately ensure the higheststandards are met for all food prepared in the kitchen and served at the CityWinery property. This role is accountable for adhering to City Winerys foodculture and style standards and expectations of food quality freshness andpresentation and maintaining compliance with all associated regulatoryguidelines. This individual will be a creative thought leader with a passion forthe culinary world and the ability to successfully execute culinary role must lead by example in successfully creating and fostering anenvironment of mutual trust and respect.

This role leads the kitchen in all areas including but not limited toproviding direction to the day to day kitchen coordination and operationculinary creation and development budgeting and financials associatemanagement and supervision purchasing and inventory and successfullypartnering with all internal divisions to achieve Company goals.

Why us

Competitive pay

We are a rapidly expandingnational entertainment and hospitality company offering tremendousopportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.

Medical Dental VisionInsurance

nDORFins program designed topromote a healthy and active lifestyle!

401K (and yes we match!)

Flexible Savings AccountsHSAand Dependent Care Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Amazing discounts 50% OFFall dining/retail wine

Free Family Meal

Tickets to available shows

Andmore!

Overview of Responsibilities

General

• Alongside the executive chef oversee all kitchen production areas of the kitchen. Works hands-on to schedule coordinate and supervise all activities of multiple shifts. Manage all kitchen staff delegate responsibilities set deadlines and maintain accountability

• Teach and adhere to City Winery philosophy culture and commitment to quality food and service
• Continually monitor production procedures to ensure quality consistency efficiency productivity and professionalism are at the highest level
• Supervise kitchen management to ensure all daily and weekly standard operating procedures are followed including but not limited to following recipes/methods quality measures and specs product utilization deadlines daily/weekly/holiday planning purchasing communication and inventory planning
• Lead by example and enforce all Company policies procedures guidelines and practices
• Direct and oversee proper training of kitchen staff in the proper storage preparation cooking garnishing and presentation of food.
• Establish goals anticipate and resolve problems concerning all facets of the kitchen
• Execute follow up and ensure sustained future for all culinary related projects tasks initiatives
• Develop production methodologies to increase efficiency productivity quality and/or consistency in the kitchen

• Ensure that high standards of sanitation cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas in compliance with established standards. Inspect supplies equipment or work areas to ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and operated safely and properly i.e. refrigerators ovens freezers stoves etc.
• Report to work at scheduled time neatly groomed and in the correct uniform
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training
• Partner with and work collaboratively with internal Company divisions to achieve overall company and business goals
• Support and work alongside internal teams to plan and execute culinary elements of all specialty events
• Perform and complete all projects/tasks/ objectives as requested by upper management and Company leadership

CulinaryManagement

• Oversee and monitor quality/ quantity/ consistency of all products food handling preparation and cooking practices.
• Ensure that all products and ingredients being used and produced are consistent with City Winery standards of quality
• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistent high quality and to minimize food costs; exercise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu selling prices.
• Determine how food should be presented and oversee the creation of decorative food displays.
• Ensure adherence to all associated health regulations

• Foster a positive Company Culture build morale and create an on-going positive work environment while maintaining a professional work force
• Participate in interviewing selection training supervision coaching and counseling of all kitchen employees
• Responsible for recommending disciplinary action as needed including termination when necessary in partnership with HR and in accordance with Company policies and standards
• Active involvement of employee performance evaluation process and provide ongoing feedback to management
• Train develop and motivate all supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation and production standards on a consistent basis
• Participate in the development and implementation of kitchen training
• Conduct routine kitchen staff meetings when running shifts
• Actively demonstrate and train kitchen staff in safe operating procedures of all equipment utensils and machinery

• Operate kitchen in alignment with goals for food cost labor cost payroll and all kitchen related
• Ensure invoices are handled and disseminated properly through necessary channels
• Supervise train and maintain kitchen supervisors to understand and monitor food cost labor cost payroll and kitchen related expenses

Administration

• Monitor maintain and approve production and associate scheduling of all shifts
• Monitor and ensure proper completion of administrative duties by Shift Supervisors including logging labeling associate related forms including PTO requests PAFs CAFs and other related admin tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 yearsexperience in an overall kitchen leadership role in high volume environmentand/or equivalent relevant experience
• AOS Culinary SchoolGraduate and/or related training is a plus
• Functional workingknowledge of all Health Department OSHA and all other relatedregulations
• Ability to successfullymulti-task delegate and manage several projects/tasks at once in a highpressure fast paced environment
• Must have demonstrateddecision making and trouble-shooting skills with superior level of attention todetail
• Ability to meet budgetsincluding labor food and applicable direct operating costs
• Ability to effectivelytrain develop staff and build team morale
• Ability to workcollaboratively and professionally across company levels in achieving overallcompany and business goals
• Excellent interpersonalskills including verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent timemanagement and organization skills
• Must be fluentlyliterate including ability to read write and communicate using Englishlanguage conduct business related mathematics and analyze data asrequired.
• Must have proficientcomputer and technological skills
• Must have Serve Safefood handlers certificate
• Ability to commute andtravel to various locations to participate in meetings training and anycorporate/sponsor events as necessary
• Ability to performphysical requirements of position including standing and walking around forextended periods of time bending pushing pulling lifting and carrying loadsof up to 50 lbs.
• Able and willing to worka flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays

About Us

Wine food andlive entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incrediblyunique workplace. Since 2008 City Winery has been turning heads across thenation with amazing live performances delectable cuisine and award winninglocally produced wines. But theres more to us than that were a haven for community and creativity aplace where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword but away of life. City Winery founded by music industry veteran & visionaryMichael Dorf has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providingunforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues tosustainably produced wines with ratings of 90 points City Winery offers arange of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexualorientation age marital status veteran status or disability City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations as required by law.